After releasing Joel Ayayi, the Lakers still had a place in their squad for the regular season. This hole was quickly filled with a final signature. And he’s a very different player from the French. The racket has grown even further.
The Lakers know that any result other than an appearance in the Finals will be seen as a failure by the fans… The players will also be very demanding, especially after elimination in the first round in the last playoffs. To achieve this goal, Rob Pelinka has done everything to build a squad that is as deep as it is talented, with a mix of veterans and young talents in the making.
But after a rather worrying preseason, the leaders undoubtedly felt the need to make some slight alterations in the final squad of the Purple and Gold, which is why Sekou Doumbouya was signed and why Joël Ayayi was released this weekend. The replacement of the latter has also just been signed, and it is a totally different profile of the young French.
The Lakers sign an interior
OFFICIAL: From VA to LA, welcome to the #LakeShow! pic.twitter.com/Pn790yeuOC
– Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 18, 2021
Jay Huff, former star of the University of Virginia, will be the 15th player in the Angelino squad this season. He recovers the two-way contract left vacant by Joel Ayayi, which means he will spend a good part of the season in the G League, the racket of the NBA squad being already sufficiently supplied. But he could help out on a few occasions, especially in the event of an injury fromAnthony Davis.
Lakers fans are all asking the same question following this announcement: but what is this player worth? Well Jay Huff is a very interesting interior. In 4 seasons spent in the NCAA, he was running at 7.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 blocks, with constant progress over time. Last season, this 2m16 giant was elected in the 5th defensive end of his conference, proof that he is not just tall, he also knows how to protect the circle. Not to spoil anything, it turns at almost 40% at 3 points.
With Jay Huff, the Lakers’ roster is full for the season! Is the talent enough to aim for the title? Response in the coming weeks and months.
